What types of planning applications are most common near Denshaw?

The most common type of planning application near Denshaw is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Denshaw, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Denshaw, Greater Manchester.

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Planning applications in Denshaw are administered by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Denshaw

Denshaw is a quaint village located in the Saddleworth civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester. Nestled in the Pennines near the source of the River Tame, it is situated 4.6 miles northeast of Oldham and 3.3 miles north-northwest of Uppermill, boasting a small population of approximately 500 residents. This picturesque setting may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £228,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Oldham
Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth
LSOA: Oldham 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Denshaw.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denshaw.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Denshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Denshaw.

OUT/356285/26 - 15 Delph Road Denshaw Oldham OL3 5RY
Outline permission for the demolition of existing stables and greenhouse structures and erection of 1 No. detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-05-25
- 8 Buckley Drive Denshaw Oldham OL3 5RT
1) Demolition of existing rear conservatory 2) Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 36 Delph Road Denshaw Oldham OL3 5RY
Retrospective application for urgent remedial ground erosion works carried out to retain land, balconies and footings to No. 36 Delph Road, plus retention to rear side garden of No. 34 Delph Road.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2024-03-15
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- 5 Corbett Way Denshaw Oldham OL3 5SX
Single storey rear extension and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oldham | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Denshaw in Greater Manchester

Property prices in Denshaw show an average sale price of £228,115, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Denshaw a particularly low-crime area.

Denshaw has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Denshaw includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Denshaw

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Denshaw.

The most common application types near Denshaw were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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